Dr. Michael Litman '71 Honored with Gallery of Success 2013 Award

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One of the greatest honors a Temple University alumni can receive is the

Gallery of Success award. The Gallery of Success award is presented only to

the most extraordinary and generous alumni.

Dr. Michael Litman, ’71, was presented the Gallery of Success award for his

involvement with the School of Podiatric Medicine, his professional accomplishments

and his contribution to the surrounding community. Dr. Litman has not only reached

success as a podiatrist, but he is a CEO, an inventor and a writer.

Dr. Litman is a man of many talents. As a writer, he co-authored the publication

“Podiatric Surgery as an Art Form”. In the field of podiatry, Dr. Litman has received

many titles. Currently, he is the Vice President of the Philadelphia County Podiatry

Association as well as the Chief Delegate to the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical

Association. He is the CEO of two medical product companies, Bernlit and Handaid

Enterprises. He is also the co-inventor of the Theramed Paraffin Wax Bath.

Dr. Litman, born and raised in Philadelphia, gives back to his community by sharing

his expertise in podiatry with local high-school students. He, with the help of well-

known basketball player Sony Hill, provides lower extremity exams to the youth who

participate in Sonny’s developmental league from various high schools in the Philadelphia area. Presently the doctor serves as a board member

of the Alumni Association at TUSPM, as well as the Board of Visitors and Leadership Advisory Council. In addition to all of his involvement in

podiatry, Dr. Litman is a long-time Conwell Society member.

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Dr. Michael Litman ’71 Honored with Gallery of Success 2013 AwardBY LOGAN CAMPBELL, SMC ’15

Dr. Kieran Mahan ’80 Honored by Barcelona University’s Podiatry SchoolBY GIAVANNA IPPOLITO, SMC ’08 ’13

In 1988, Kieran Mahan, DPM ’80 had begun to take interest in thepodiatric medical profession outside of the United States; specificallyBarcelona, Spain after a visit from Professor Virginia Novel i Marti, a

friend of Dr. James Bates, the founding president of PCPM. Twenty-fiveyears later, the University of Barcelona graduated its first class of

podiatry students in July 2013 under a revised curriculum and honoredDr. Mahan for his dedication and kindness in assisting the university increating their first podiatric medicine program.

This podiatric journey began when Dr. Mahan forged a relationship

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John A. Mattiacci, DPM’70Dean

� A MESSAGE FROM DEAN MATTIACCI


“We are the right organization...at the right time in history.”

John A. Mattiacci, DPM, President of Guild 45 and OPEIU VicePresident gave a rousing speech on the importance of OPEIUand America’s labor movement to the future of podiatrists

and all medical professionals.

“Our Guild was the first national movement of professionals toband together, through our professional associations andbecome a local of national jurisdiction of OPEIU. We are doctorsof podiatric medicine. We can, in each state, perform all medicaland surgical procedures to the foot and ankle. We graduate fromcollege, and a four-year medical school, take national tests toqualify for our medical license and serve a three-year residency,”explained Mattiacci. “We are all independent contractors...incompetition with each other and, therefore, are not a typicalsituation for unionization. So, how did I end up here before youtoday,” he asked.

“OPEIU couldn’t bargain for us, it could not give us a safe harborto collect or share fee or cost information. AND, because wewere in patient care, we could not strike.

“What could a union possibly do for us? Sixteen years ago I,along with Dr. Michael Wodka from New York, Dr. Ed Smithfrom Vermont and Dr. Robert Herpen from Pennsylvania mettogether to explore a non-traditional approach to allow us totake advantage of what the labor movement offers...and whatthe labor movement offered was strength,” said an animatedMattiacci to much applause.

“WHAT THE LABOR MOVEMENTOFFERED WAS...STRENGTH!”“I met with representatives of several unions,” he went on.“After which I met with Michael Goodwin, and then-Secretary-Treasurer, Gilles Beauregard. When we met, I did not have anidea of how to achieve my goal, but I did have a goal. I wantedto unite the profession of medicine with organized labor.Theresult of those meetings is the non-traditional Guild system thatyou see in OPEIU today.We made the front page of The NewYork Times. The first national union of healthcare professionalsin history!”

Mattiacci had delegates on their feet as he left them with thislast thought, “This is our future! We can show [other doctorgroups] what our union, OPEIU, has done for a smallspecialty…moving legislatures and standing up to giantinsurance interests. The strength of labor is the ONLY interest inthe nation that will allow us to do that!”

The International President of the OPEIU, Michael Goodwin,commented on the major strides which Dr. Mattiacci has takenand continues to take for podiatry.

“The delegates to the 2013 Convention in San Diego, Californiawere thrilled to hear the presentation by OPEIU Guild 45President Dr. John Mattiacci, who delivered a comprehensivereport on the challenges faced by doctors of podiatric medicineand other practitioners in the healthcare industry,” explainedGoodwin. “OPEIU is fortunate to have Dr. Mattiacci as the leaderof Guild 45 and one of the most articulate spokespersons in theUnited States on healthcare issues.” �

-John A. Mattiacci ’70, DPM, President of Guild 45Article was reprinted form the OPEIU Delegate in 2013

PODIATRY.TEMPLE.EDU WINTER EDITION STRIDES 3

� DR. RAYMOND DIPRIMIO ’60 CELEBRATES HIS 50TH YEAR TEACHING AT TUSPM

BY ASHA DAVIS, SMC ’14

This year marks TUSPM alumni Dr. Raymond DiPrimio’sfiftieth year teaching at Temple University School ofPodiatric Medicine. He has served the university as a

student, professor and mentor to so many of our alumni.

Dr. DiPrimio graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biologyfrom St. Joseph’s University in 1953. After graduating, heentered the Armed Services where he served in Japan andKorea before his honorable discharge in 1955.

Upon returning home in 1956, Dr. DiPrimio enrolled at TempleUniversity School of Podiatric Medicine and received hisDoctorate in Podiatric Medicine in 1960.

“During my four years at Temple, I was class president andmember of student council. I was ranked first in my class andreceived the following awards: The Alumni Award given to thestudent with the highest average over four years; the FacultyAward for leadership and scholastic achievement; TheClinician’s Award for proficiency in clinic and first prize for thebest thesis written by a graduating student awarded by thedepartment of Roentgenology,” Dr. DiPrimio explained. “I wasAdmitted to the Sterling Honorary Anatomical Society andlisted in Who’s Who among graduating students in graduatestudies.”

Dr. DiPrimio worked in the field for a number of years in privatepractice, at the Pennsylvania hospital and at Kennedy MemorialHospital in New Jersey. In his office, he worked with students,diabetic patients and performed numerous surgeries beforeretiring from practice in 1995.

While working, Dr. DiPrimio returned to academia and in 1963became a founder of the Pennsylvania College of PodiatricMedicine.

“Today, I am the only founding member of the college stillactive at the school. I was appointed to the Faculty of thePennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine as an AdjunctInstructor and assistant to G. Elmer Harford, Professor ofAnatomy,” said Dr. DiPrimio.

“In 1974, upon the retirement of Dr. Harford, I was appointedAdjunct Assistant Professor and assumed the responsibilities ofteaching the Anatomy course. In 1998, I became CourseDirector of Lower Extremity Anatomy and assisted in laboratorydissection in the Gross Anatomy Course. “

Dr. DiPrimio currently holds the position of Adjunct Professor inthe Department of Biomedical Sciences and Adjunct ClinicalProfessor.

“My Philosophy as a professor is not merely to teach but toinspire students to perform to their capabilities while in school

and in their professional life. Teaching students anatomy of thelower extremity and emphasizing the complexity of the humanfoot and its relevancy to the practice of podiatric medicine hasbeen most gratifying to me.”

The entire TUSPM family, past and present, is honored to haveDr. DiPrimio as an esteemed member of our faculty and alumniand wishes him the deepest congratulations on reaching his50th year of teaching.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOLOF PODIATRIC MEDICINEALUMNI NEWSLETTER

John A. Mattiacci, DPM ’70Dean

Editorial Staff

Joseph M. Leso, CFRE, SMC ’75Assistant Dean, Development

Giavanna Ippolito, SMC ’08 ’13Assistant Director, Communications

Ryan KippAssistant Director, Development

Samantha Brzeinski, SMC ’14Student Worker, Development

Logan Campbell, SMC ’15Student Worker, Development

Asha Davis, SMC ’14Student Worker, Development

Jessie Panick, SMC ’16Student Worker, Development

Chi-Fang Tsao, SMC ’14 Student Worker, Development

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� THE SPORTS MEDICINE CLUB AND THEMARINE CORP MARATHON

Left to Right: Michael Price, Michael Molitoris, Alissa Kuizinas, Ashleigh Wells, Jordan Long, Dr. Howard Palamarchuk.

The Sports Medicine Club volunteered at the 38th Marine CorpMarathon, where we provided podiatric medical care for thosethat needed it. This was the 22nd consecutive year that Dr.Palamarchuk and the Sports Medicine Club have volunteered atthe event.

� AN INTERNATIONAL HONOR FOR DR. TRACEY VLAHOVIC, DPM ‘00

Dr. Tracey Vlahovic has recently become a Fellow of the Facultyof Podiatric Medicine in the Royal College of Physicians andSurgeons, Glasgow, UK. She is the first doctor in the UnitedStates to receive this honor.



� STUDENT PROFILE: ROB FARBER ’15


Rob Farber is the Student CouncilPresident and one of the nicestsouthern guys Strides has had the

pleasure of interviewing.

He sat down with us for a Q&A sessionabout his goals for the future and workwith Student Council.

Strides: Where did you go for yourUndergraduate degree?

Farber: I went to Louisiana StateUniversity

Strides: So what brought you toPhiladelphia, to Temple?

Farber: I really like the clinic here. Istarted getting into podiatry about a yearbefore I came here. I volunteered at acouple of podiatrists’ offices in BatonRouge and also in San Antonio. I reallyliked the quality of life they have withtheir professionalism in medicine. So Idid some research with Temple, I likedthe name brand that it has and I also likethe clinic. I feel like we can get greatclinical skills here with a great educationthat can prepare us for the profession.

Strides: Do you have a focus in podiatrythat you are most interested in?

Farber: I really like trauma and woundcare as of now. I’m certain that when Iget to clinic that will change, but I like alot of high pressure situations. But I amopen to all aspects.

Strides: What are you involved in oncampus?

Farber: On campus, I helped set up theevents for our interclass Olympics lastyear. I’m involved in multiple clubs, oursurgery club, ACFAS, our diabetes club,practice management, I’ve also gone toa couple meetings and represented thepodiatry school at the health sciencecenter to set up more communicationwith the other professional schools: the

med school the pharmacy school andallied health. I’m also in our anatomicalsociety, SHDHAS. In the upcomingsemester I will be tutoring some of thestudents in lower extremity anatomy.

Strides: What prompted you to run forStudent Council?

Farber: I really wanted a challenge. I feltthat I had organizational skills andliaison skills to really connect tostudents, to the administration and alsoto the rest of the profession, and thestudents in the other schools. One of mymain points is to try to connect a littlebetter with New York. Have some moresocial functions with them, that way wecan cross talk and cross teach onacademics, clinical skills and alsoresearch.

Strides: What are you trying to do withNew York?

Farber: It’s a little mixer I’ve beenplanning between the schools. Trying toget it done this semester but everybodyhas a hectic schedule so hopefully wecan get something off the ground beforethis upcoming semester…Its only two

hours from here so I felt like, geteverybody to start meeting andconnecting, and networking before weget into residency that way instead ofknowing 90 people we know 200. Youhave someone you can count on beforeyou even get into residency if you don’tget into one that has a classmate in it.

Strides: What sets you apart from yourpeers?

Farber: I would say my work ethic. I’musually the first one here in the morningand the last one to leave. I’m reallypassionate about [podiatry] like my otherclassmates.

Strides: What are you looking forward towhen you graduate and are ready to enterthe field?

Farber: I’m looking to make an impactdefinitely on the patients’ lives and alsoin the profession. Since I am involved inthe student council, hopefully maybegetting involved in the political aspect ofthe field also to maybe enhance our fieldand improve it for the future.

Strides: Do you have a message to theclass?

Farber: Get involved and be moreknowledgeable about your career. Havea passion for what you do.

Strides: Passion seems to be veryimportant to you.

Farber: Passion is important to me. Ithink it really does make everythingespecially with patient contact. If youhave a lot of passion, they’ll see they’llbe more relaxed and make you a betterdoctor.

Strides: Do you think you will go back toLouisiana?

Farber: I am going to go wherever mycareer takes me. Wherever the greatestchallenge for me is and also where I willlearn the most.



� DR. KIERAN MAHAN ’80 INBARCELONA (CONTINUED FROM COVER)

� PODIATRY STUDENTS HELP ARMY CADETS ‘STEPINTO’ FOOT RESEARCH BY: ARMY MEDICINE MERCURY MAGAZINE

with the University of Barcelona’s Dean, Dr. VirginiaNovel i Marti, who began traveling from Spain to theUnited States in the early 1990’s Dr. Marti received anhonorary degree from PCPM in 1998 to recognize heraccomplishments in Spain as a dynamic educator andleader.

“[Dean Marti] visited our school to learn about ourcurriculum to start the podology profession in Spain ona University level,” explained Dr. Mahan. “She raised thestandard across the European Union.”

Soon after, TUSPM faculty began traveling to theUniversity of Barcelona to assist with surgery andbiomechanics. TUSPM faculty have continued thistradition for over 20 years.

During Dr. Mahan’s July 2013 trip to the University, heparticipated in a Masters course in surgery at theirmedical school, presented lectures and participated incadaver labs.

Dr. Mahan also attended the first graduation ceremonyfor the podiatric medical students under the newcurriculum authorized by the European Union. While atthe ceremony, Dr. Mahan was seated on the dais alongwith Dean Marti and other distinguished members ofthe University of Barcelona, including the current andformer rectors of the University as well as the director ofthe Catalan government.

“The graduation ceremony hall had tapestries that areolder than the United States in a beautiful room”, saidDr. Mahan. “We all wore a stole instead of a cap andgown, and each of us on the dais were invited to makea brief remark.”

To honor his dedication and leadership in assisting inthe creation of the University’s podiatric medicalprogram, Dr. Mahan was awarded the Leonard EscotchAward two years ago and this year received an awardfrom the students in honor of his 25 years of dedicationto the University of Barcelona students.

“Leonard Escotch was the founder of podiatry in Spain,”Dr. Mahan explained, “This was very big honor becausethey’ve been very appreciative that we were willing toshare with them just on the basis of developing theprofession around the world.”

In the future, Dr. Mahan hopes to strengthen therelationship that has been nurtured between theUniversity and TUSPM.

“I would like to develop a permanent affiliation with theUniversity,” Dr. Mahan explained, “They have aninterest in biomechanics and our students could gothere to learn and their students could come here tolearn. Global engagement and learning is the future.”

Few things are as important to an Army cadet as a good pair of boots. Buthow to ensure the best fit? That was the question posed by an Army podiatristafter he noticed a relationship between poor-fitting boots and the incidence ofinjuries.

To help the Army find an answer, a group of students and faculty membersfrom Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM) recentlytraveled to West Point to aid in an Army research study that is profiling archheight and stiffness in military trainees and their correlation to overuse injury.

The study involves more than 1,000 cadet volunteers who will have their feetmeasured at regular intervals throughout their time at West Point to check forchanges in foot structure as a result of training. It is intended to help find abetter method for measuring incoming cadets for footwear since poor-fittingboots are linked to pain and injuries.

The TUSPM volunteers were part of a team that measured the feet of allincoming cadets in only two days. Normally it can take years to gather thatmany subjects for a study.

“We weren’t there just ‘helping out’ on this project,” says James Furmato,DPM, PhD, Assistant Professor of Podiatric Medicine at TUSPM and one of thefaculty members who made the trip. “Our students and faculty made theobjective measurements possible on this scale through innovation andanticipation of technical concerns.

The study will be repeated with incoming cadets for the next few years.Besides learning how feet are affected by a “scholar-athlete” life style, ourschool provides related measurements, like shoe testing, which can expandour research opportunities.”

Dr. Furmato adds, “As a result of this pilot study, a number of collaborativeresearch grants have been suggested involving scientists within the Army, atthe Hospital For Special Surgery and the New York College of PodiatricMedicine (both in New York City) and Harvard University. Shoe testing atTUSPM will provide objective data about footwear function which can bematched with cadet preference and performance.. As the protocols formeasurement, fitting and shoe recommendation become established, there ispotential for commercializing the process and extending the service to otheracademies and basic training centers.”

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� CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2013

� CLASS OF 1983 REUNION AT GOLDFARB 2013 CONFERENCE

We wish to congratulate the class of 2013 and

wish them well with their future endeavors. The

class of 2013 granted 106 graduates the degree

of Doctors of Podiatric Medicine, and 30

Graduation awards and 35 scholarship awards

were distributed. The graduates celebrated with

their family and friends on Tuesday, May 14,

2013 at the Academy of Music ceremony and

attended a Doubletree Hotel reception.

BY SUSAN KRAMERThe Goldfarb Foundation’s Clinical

Conference was a success in many ways

this year. It offered 28.75 CE Contact

Hours; brought in close to 400 DPMs;

housed a packed Exhibit Hall; and had

numerous members from the Class of

1983 in attendance, celebrating their

30th Anniversary. Most were graduates

from Temple University School of

Podiatric Medicine. Many were speakers

during the Clinical Conference, held

November 7-10 at the Valley Forge

Casino Resort, King of Prussia, PA.

IN ME M O R I A Mk

Albert M. D’Angelantonio Jr., DPMNeil Kanner, DPM ’72

Kenneth Hamburg, DPM ’78Thomas V. Melillo, DPM, ’69

Left to Right—1) Drew Black, DPM; 2) Wayne Bodomer, DPM; 3) Anthony Cordisco, DPM; 4) James Christina, DPM;5) Michael Weinblatt, DPM; 6) John Wallace, DPM; 7) Terry Musselman, DPM; 8) Gregory Parker, DPM; 9) John Marty, DPM; 10) Alvin Wostein, DPM; 11) Marilyn R. Henderson, DPM; 12) Edwin Hart, III, DPM; 13) Rick Simon, DPM; 14) Mark Johnson, DPM; 15) Vincent Zuwiala, DPM; 16) Stephen Monaco, DPM; 17) Jeffrey Gerland, DPM; and 18) Richard Foster, DPM. Not Pictured: Alan Catanzariti, DPM, D. Scot Malay, DPM,Pat Clouse, DPM, and Kendrick Whitney, DPM. .

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� TUSPM WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING GENEROUS DONORS FOR THEIRGIFTS AND PLEDGE PAYMENTS (January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013)

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Iftikhar M. Chaudhry, M.D.Dr. Jeffry F. RubinSchool of Podiatric Medicine Alumni Association

Benefactors$5,000 - $9,999APMA - Region IIIConmed Linvatec, lnc.Mrs. SuEllen DercherFoot and Ankle Associates of North CarolinaStephen A. Kinard, DPMClarence Milton Stewart, DPMDavid C. Novicki, DPM and Lynn B. NovickiLeonard Portnoy, DPM and Vivian K. PortnoyVicon Motion Systems Incorporated

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� TUSPM WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING GENEROUS DONORS FOR THEIRGIFTS AND PLEDGE PAYMENTS (January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013)

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� A COLLABORATIVE STRIDE: TUSPM AND NYCPM


Temple University School ofPodiatric Medicine (TUSPM) hasbeen collaborating with New York

College of Podiatric Medicine sharingperspectives on various topics of podiatryvia web conferencing and lectures.

Dr. Mahan, Associate Dean for AcademicAffairs at TUSPM and Dr. Michael J.Trepal, Dean for Academic Affairs atNYCPM, sparked the collaboration.

“We remarked at how over the yearsthere has not been much collaborationbetween our institutions, even though weare geographically close. The idea for aweb conference was one way to shareinteresting cases and have an exchangeof ideas between the two institutions,”Dr. Mahan explained. “We are bothcommitted to sharing our resourcescollaboratively to improve the learningexperience for our students.”

TUSPM is expected to install a newsophisticated system in order for bothschools to better see one another andcommunicate their ideas.

Dr. Gabriela Mendez, Assistant Professorin the Department of Surgery at TUSPMand Dr. Johanna Godoy-Jones, Instructorof Surgical Sciences at NYCPM, werebrought into the project as liaisonsbetween the two schools.

Dr. Mendez has been leading thecollaboration with students and residentswho have already presented cases and

topics of discussion to NYCPM. The goalis to have students, residents andprofessors compare notes and treatmentoptions to expand their knowledge bylearning from each other.

Residents Christine Nolan and MattWagner were also involved in thecollaboration, as they both presentedcases during the initial video conferencewith NYCPM.

“I am excited to present and participatein the conference again. I like theexchange of ideas. I think it contributesto giving the best quality care to ourpatients,” said TUSPM Resident ChristineNolan, DPM

“The opportunity in working with NYCPMand other residents has been a valuablecollaboration and opportunity to expandcommunication lines within theprofession,” explained TUSPM ResidentMatt Wagner, DPM. “It was also a greatopportunity to get insight from otherPodiatric surgeons.”

The reactions from NYCPM have beennothing but positive. Dr. Mendezreported: “NYCPM was very impressedwith us, and we are really excited andlooking forward to doing more of thesealong with workshops and conference tobenefit everyone on both TUSPM and NYstaff”

In December 2012, Dr. Michael Trepaland Dr. Kevin T. Jules, Chair of SurgicalSciences at NYCPM, guest lectured at“Current Concepts in Foot & AnkleSurgery” conference presented by theTUSPM Department of Surgery. Dr.Gabriela Mendez is expected to lecture inNew York in the upcoming months.

The future is looking bright for strongrelationship between TUSPM and NYCPMand we hope to generate morecollaborative efforts with more schools ofpodiatric medicine soon.

� TUSPM WELCOMES DR. JOSHUA MOORE ANDDR. KWASI KWAADU ’09


Drs. Joshua Moore and KwasiKwaadu are the newest doctors tojoin TUSPM as Assistant

Professors in the Department of Surgery.Dr. Moore is originally from East Dubuque,IL but has made his way to TUSPM by wayof Des Moines University in Des Moines,IA and the University of Medicine andDentistry in Newark, NJ. Dr. Kwaadu is aPhiladelphia native and graduate ofTUSPM’s class of 2009. He comes to usfrom Aria Health Systems, where hecompleted his residency and fellowship.Strides asked the doctors a few questionsto get to know them a little better.

Strides: What made you choose TUSPM?

Kwaadu: Local Bias. TUSPM was reputedas the best podiatric school in the country

Moore:My residency was a high volumesurgical and trauma program and Iwanted to use all I had been trained to do.I also always have loved teaching andwanted to continue to teach and help guideand mold the future of the profession.

Strides: What have you liked most aboutTUSPM and Philadelphia?

Kwaadu: Philadelphia is easily accessibleand a great city for young professionals,great food, entertainment, etc.

Moore: I love the students, they keep meyoung and driven to be my best and neverbecome obsolete. Philadelphia has greatfood and culture, there is alwayssomething to do and a new place to eat.

Strides: What do you think you bring to theposition to make it more specific to you andyour personality?

Kwaadu: I bring a different perspective. Itrained at an institution where we saw anenormous volume and unique pathologysuch as a man with external fixator whobroke every bone from the knee downexcept for two.

Moore: I am an “outsider” not Templetrained so I bring a new perspective andfresh arsenal of ideas and trainingmodalities.



� ALUMNI AND STAFF NEWS (CONTINUED ON PAGE 12)

TIM ABIGAIL, DPM, ‘88

Dr. Abigail worked with a group of Texas

podiatrists administering free care to needy

patients in central Mexico. “The doctors are

part of the Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation,

the charitable arm of the Texas Podiatric

Medical Professional Association.” (Podiatry

Management News, August 19, 2013)

JOHN ANDERSON, DPM, ‘99

Congratulations is due to Dr. Anderson who

received the Podiatrist of the Year Award at the

New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association

Annual Meeting (March 07, 2013 #4,709).

CARMEN APRIL, DPM, ‘07

Dr. April was interviewed by Nashville Business

Journal talking about her passion and success.

She is the owner of The Foot and Ankle

Healthcare Center. Dr. April is also Nashville

Business Journal Top Forty Under 40 Award

Winner for 2013.

LARRY ASSALITA, DPM '82

Dr. Assalita was featured in July’s PPMA's Update

June 2013 Edition. He was commended for his

participation in the Special Olympics summer

games in State College. Dr. Assalita along with a

few other podiatrist held foot screenings and

molding inserts at the "Fit Feet" station.

ALAN BANKS, DPM, ‘84

Dr. Banks was featured in the March issue of

Podiatry Today, in which he wrote, “Can

Bracing Have An Impact For The Charcot

Foot?” The article discusses the option of

bracing patients with Charcot foot instead of

surgical reconstruction (Vol. 26:3).

RICHARD BEATTY, DPM, FACULTY

Dr. Beatty was featured in the April/May issue

of Podiatry Management in which he

coauthored “InternalBrace™ Ligament Repair

Augmentation for Lateral Ankle Stabilization”

with Jonathan Sharpe, DPM, FACFAS. The

authors discuss advancements in ankle

stabilization with the use of InternalBrace™

Ligament Repair Augmentation technology

(Vol. 32:4).

ANDREW BELIS, DPM, ’99

Congratulations are due to Dr. Belis who was

inducted onto the Board of Directors for the

American Society of Podiatric Surgeons. Dr.

Belis was also elected President of the Lee

County Medical Society, an affiliate of the

FPMA. Dr. Andrew Belis was featured on Fort

Myers, FL NBC-2 where he discussed heel pain

syndrome and quick remedies that help to ease

the pain. The article, “Health Matters: Standing

up to heel pain” can be found on

http://www.nbc-2.com

DESMOND BELL, DPM, ‘95

Dr. Bell was featured in an educational video

by Fight 4 My Feet, a program that offers

information to wound care providers and

patients. The video is available at

Fight4myfeet.com

BARBARA BLACK, DPM, ‘86

Dr. Barbara Black preformed foot screenings

on homeless men and women Wednesday at

Project Homeless Connect. The story, “Project

Homeless Connect at the Farm Show

Complex”, was featured in Patriot News (Dan

Gleiter, September 25 2013)

BARRY BLOCK, DPM '72

Congratulations to Podiatry Management News

Publisher Dr. Block for reaching over 14,500

subscribers daily.

PETER BREGMAN, DPM, ’94

Dr. Bregman lectured at Graham International

Implant Institute’s 6th Annual Symposium in

which presenters discussed latest technology

and innovations in foot and ankle surgery

(Podiatry Management News, May 04, 2013).

HILLARY B. BRENNER, DPM, ‘02

Dr. Brenner was featured in an article entitled

“Foot Health 101: Learn How to Treat Your

Feet” on US World News website in which she

discussed various common foot problems

(Rachel Pomerance Berl, October 7, 2013).

STEPHEN A. BRIGIDO, DPM, ‘02

Dr. Brigido was featured in Podiatry

Mangement News for his work as a primary

investigator in a study on the SilverSeal post-

surgery dressing. (July 26, 2013 #4,832)

THOMAS CHANG, DPM '90

Congratulations! Dr. Chang will be a

representative for podiatry on the new Foot &

Ankle Advisory Board of BioMedical

Enterprises, Inc. He was chosen for his

experience in the podiatric field and research

on Nitinol technology (Podiatry Management

News July 18, 2013 #4,825)

JOSEPH M. CAPORUSSO, DPM, ‘89

International Federation of Podiatrists

President, Dr. Caporusso gave the opening

speech at the FIP World Congress of Podiatry in

Rome, Italy on October 17th 2013. He said the

World Congress of Podiatry is the largest it has

ever been.

The Board of Trustees for

Temple University approved

the issuance of TUSPM

degrees to graduates of the

School when it was known

as the Pennsylvania College

of Podiatric Medicine (PCPM).

• No charge for the diploma

• Accepting donations of

any amount to our TUSPM

Alumni Association

Endowed Scholarship

Fund.

To receive your new

diploma, please contact

Giavanna Ippolito

(215) 625-5249

[email protected]

What year did you graduate?



� ALUMNI AND STAFF NEWS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11)

JAMES CHRISTINA, DPM, ‘83

Dr. Christina is the Director of Scientific Affairs

for the APMA. He briefly discussed the APMA

Seal of Acceptance/Approval program with

WTOP Washington, DC news.

ROSS SAMUEL COHEN, DPM, ’91

Dr. Cohen was elected to serve a five-year term

as Board member of Maryland Podiatric Medical

Association.

MARY CRAWFORD, DPM, ‘88

Dr. Crawford was elected to the Board of

Directors of the International Foot & Ankle

Foundation for Education and Research.

CORINE CREECH, DPM, ‘11

Dr. Creech coauthored “Can Scaling Theory Aid

In Charcot Foot Reconstruction In Obese

Patients?” with Andrew J. Meyr, DPM and Kelly

Pirozzi, DPM in the March issue of Podiatry

Today, in which they give insight into Charcot

Foot reconstruction in Obese patients.

APARNA DUGGIRALA, DPM, ’00

Dr. Duggirala, Conference Chair and American

Association for Women Podiatrists Co-Vice

President, is featured in Podiatry Management

News for successfully holding AAWP Scientific

Conference at the Biltmore Resort in Coral

Cables, Florida (May 18, 2013 #4,773).

MICHAEL FEIN, DPM, ‘81

Dr. Fein was voted a "Top Doc" in the April 2013

issue of Connecticut Magazine. Over 15,000

questionnaires were collected over a four-year

period to determine the most highly

recommended doctors in various medical fields.

JAMES FURMATO, DPM, ‘95

Dr. Furmato coauthored “Effect of Shoe

Flexibility on Plantar Loading in Children

Learning to Walk” which was published in the

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical

Association (July/August 2013 vol. 103 no. 4

297-305)

GERALD A. GALINUS, DPM, ‘91

Dr. Galinus and his wife Dr. Nicola Delorio, are

featured in Press of Atlantic City for their work

at the Doctors’ medical spa, Accent Aesthetics,

Medical & Laser Day Spa in Galloway Township

(Kevin Post October 2, 2013).

GABRIEL V. GAMBARDELLA, DPM, ‘10

Dr. Gambardella was featured in the March

issue of Podiatry Today, in which he coauthored

“Understanding The Biomechanics Of The

Transmetatarsal Amputation” with Peter A.

Blume, DPM. The authors discussed ways to

properly select patients with diabetes in need of

transmetatarsal amputation, the biomechanical

aspects of the procedure, and tips about post-

operative shoe selection. (Vol. 26:3)

KELLY GEOGHAN, DPM, ‘97

Dr. Goeghan appeared in Podiatry Management

News in which she was the featured podiatrist

on the Baltimore local news station WBAL TV

giving insight into laser treatment of fungal

toenails (March 04, 2013 #4,706). She was also

featured for her trip to Haiti where she

volunteered in medical clinics to treat survivors

of Haiti’s 2010 earthquake (September 12, 2013

#4,867).

MARC GINSBURG, DPM '82

Dr. Ginsburg was the featured podiatrist on YNN

Central New York News station during a

discussion on youth athletes affected by Server’s

Disease and Achilles Tendonitis.

OLGA GONZALEZ, DPM, ‘09

Dr. Gonzales participated in a podiatric service

trip to Nicaragua servicing severely neglected

patients. She went with fellow resident Patricia

Kim, DPM and TUSPM students Anetka Strus

and Jenna Song. The story appeared in Podiatry

Management News (March 05, 2013 #4,707)

MICHAEL E. GRAHAM, DPM, ‘94

Dr. Graham, founder of the Graham

International Implant Institute’s (GIII), held its

6th Annual Symposium which draws top

international surgeons. He also traveled to

Rome, Italy where he conducted a workshop on

the use of fluroscopy in foot surgery at the World

Conference of Podiatry.

JOHN GUILIANA, DPM, MS, ‘86

Dr. Guiliana established a trust with Dr. Hal

Ornstein, to promote self-development of

students and residents as well as support

practice management initiatives (Podiatry

Management News, April 5, 2013 #4, 734).

The doctors also coauthored a Podiatry

Management article, “Charisma: Your Fuel for

Success which gives suggestions and tips to be a

more charismatic doctor (Vol. 32:4).

Dr. Guiliana delivered the commencement

address to the graduating class of 2013, the first

graduating class of the newly established

College of Podiatric Medicine at Kent State

University.

EDWIN S. HART, DPM, ’83

Congratulations to Dr. Hart who won McQuaid

Distinguished Service Award from PPMA.

ARTHUR HELFAND, DPM, ’57

Dr. Helfand updated his 40-year history of

podiatry, which was originally published in 2006

for The American Public Health Association's

(APHA) Podiatric Health Section. He also wrote

the chapter "Design Issues in Geriatric

Footwear" in the recently published Handbook

of Footwear Design and Manufacture. Dr.

Helfand was recently elected Vice Chair of the

Board of Directors of the Philadelphia

Corporation for Aging, a position he will hold

from 2013-2014.

ROBERT W. HERPEN, DPM, ‘80

Congratulations to Dr. Herpen who won the

award of Podiatrist of the Year from PPMA.

VINCENT HETHERINGTON, DPM, ‘77

Dr. Hetherington is currently the Associate Dean

of Academic Affairs at Kent State University

College of Podiatric. He was featured in Podiatry

Management News for his work with AAPPM

chair, Hal Ornstein to include practice

management in the core curriculum at KSUCPM

(June 19, 2013 #4, 800).

ALLEN JACOBS, DPM, ‘73

Dr. Jacobs taught a one-day intensive course

"The Diabetic Foot - A Comprehensive Review"

at the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing

(APWH) first annual conference.

RICHARD JACOBY, DPM, ‘69

In June, Dr. Jacoby was featured on KSAT 12 San

Antonio News where he talked about how

amniotic fluid can save feet (Jun 10 2013). He

was also featured on Ivanhoe News, Channel 5

discussing diabetes. The article was entitled

“The Bitter Truth Behind Sugar & Diabetes”

(October 8, 2013).

Dr. Jacoby was honored at the Association of

Extremity Nerve Surgeons meeting where he

was awarded special recognition for research

and leadership. (Podiatry Management News,

November 11, 2013 #4,912)

LAWRENCE C. KALKER, DPM, ‘89

Dr. Kalker was featured in Podiatry Management

News for his work collecting new socks for The

Valley Youth House Shelter which caters to

neglected and abused youth (Octobear 21, 2013

#4,894).



KHURRAM H. KHAN, DPM, ‘01

Dr. Khan was featured in Podiatry Management

News after he served as a reviewer for the

National Institutes of Health study section on

“Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Sciences.” Dr.

Khan is currently an Associate Professor of

Medical Sciences at New York College of

Podiatric Medicine (March 01, 2013 #4,704).

PATRICIA KIM, DPM, ‘10

Dr. Kim recently participated in a podiatric

service trip to Nicaragua servicing severely

neglected patients. She went with fellow

resident Olga Gonzalez, DPM and TUSPM

students Anetka Strus and Jenna Song. The story

appeared in Podiatry Management News (March

05, 2013 #4,707).

DAVID KIRLIN, DPM, ‘83

Dr. Kirlin was reappointed to his seat on Board

of Podiatry Examiner for his second term which

he will serve for three years.

BENJAMIN J. KLEINMAN, DPM, ’08

Congratulations to Dr. Kleinman who was

named Treasurer of the Maryland Podiatric

Medical Association for 2013-2014.

STEVEN KRAVITZ, DPM, ’79

The Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing

(APWH) held their first annual conference in

April with its founder Dr. Kravitz. The next

conference is expected in March 2014.

ADAM LANDSMAN, DPM, PHD, ‘90

Dr. Landsman lectured at two conferences in

India about on the use of advanced biologics for

joint resurfacing and on his research using

SilverStream, “a silver solution used to disrupt

biofilms prior to application of advanced

biologics used for complex wounds.” The story

appeared in Podiatry Management News

(October 19, 2013 #4,893).

ENZO LEONE, DPM, ’99

Congratulations to Dr. Leone who was named

President of the Maryland Podiatric Medical

Association for 2013-2014.

MICHAEL LIEBOW, DPM, ‘96

Dr. Liebow was the featured podiatrist alongside

fellow alumni Dr. Erika Schwartz, ‘02 in a

Washington Post article about how feet have not

evolved to walk in high-heel shoes. The full

article can be read at The Washington Post

website (C. Ianzito, June 17, 2013)

GEORGE LIU, DPM '99

Dr. Liu was featured in Podiatry Management

News as the first podiatrist to serve as President

of Faculty Senate at the University of Texas

Southwestern Medical School (July 29, 2013

#4,834).

MICHAEL LYONS, DPM, ‘04

Dr. Lyons was featured in Podiatry Management

News as the first person to implant cellular

allogeneic bone graft in a foot and ankle

procedure (September 27, 2013 #4,874).

DANIEL MARGOLIN, DPM, ’86

Dr. Margolin was recognized in Podiatry

Management News for is work collecting shoes

to donate to charitable organizations (November

16, 2013 #4,917).

JOHN MARTY, DPM, ’83

Congratulations to Dr. Marty who was re-elected

to the Freeport Area School Board for another

four years (PPMA Update August 2013, page 13).

JOHN MATTIACCI, DPM, DEAN, ‘70

Dean Mattiacci serves as the President of Guild

45 and Vice President of the Office and

Professional Employees International Union

(OPEIU). He delivered a moving speech about

the necessity of OPEIU and the future of the

podiatric field at the 26th OPEIU Convention. He

is featured in the OPEIU newsletter, White Collar.

ROSE MATTIOLI, DPM ‘52

Dr. Mattioli and her late husband Dr. Joseph

Mattioli, a dentist, were cofounders of the

Pocono Raceway which recently built a tribute

to its founding couple.

BRIAN MELLEY, DPM, '91

Dr. Melley won the 26th Avalon Offshore Open

when he caught a 12.52 lb. fish.

ANDREW J. MEYR, DPM, ‘06

Dr. Meyr coauthored “Can Scaling Theory Aid In

Charcot Foot Reconstruction In Obese Patients?”

with Kelly Pirozzi, DPM, and Corine Creech,

DPM in the March issue of Podiatry Today, in

which they give insight into Charcot Foot

reconstruction in Obese patients.

JASON R. MILLER, DPM, ’97

Congratulations to Dr. Miller who won Special

Recognition Award (Podiatrist) from PPMA.

DANNY P. MORGAN, DPM,’73

Dr. Morgan was featured on WKRC Cincinnati

Local News discussing the transition from

surgical boot to street shoes.

JOAN OLOFF-SOLOMON, DPM, '81

Dr. Oloff-Solomon, presented a new collection

of high heels at Fashion Footwear Association of

New York's New York Shoe Expo. She fused her

love of podiatry and fashion to revolutionize

how women wear high heels.

KELLY PIROZZI, DPM, ‘10

Dr. Pirozzi coauthored “Can Scaling Theory Aid

In Charcot Foot Reconstruction In Obese

Patients?” with Andrew J. Meyr, DPM and Corine

Creech, DPM in the March issue of Podiatry

Today, in which they give insight into Charcot

Foot reconstruction in Obese patients.

JANE PONTIOUS, DPM, ’85, FACULTY

Dr. Pontious is a current Associate Professor in

the surgery department and was recently

featured in the April issue of Podiatry Today in

which she wrote “Treating Undiagnosed Charcot

Neuroarthropathy Following Traumatic Hallux

Varus Repair” with TUSPM student Irfan Ahsan.

They outline the treatment of a patient with

previously undiagnosed Charcot following

hallux varus surgery (Vol. 26:4).

LEONARD PORTNOY, DPM, ’67

Dr. Portnoy, General Chairman of the Region

Three Corporation, presented Dean Mattiaci

with a check for TUSPM’s James E. Bates, DPM

Presidential Scholarship fund at the Region

Three Meeting at the Trump Taj Mahal in

Atlantic City, NJ.

SAMUEL QUARTEY, DPM, ‘79

Dr. Quartey was acknowledged on Philly.com as

a successful Philadelphia podiatrist and

representative of the Ga people from the south

west coast of Ghana near Accra that currently

live in the US. Dr. Quartey is also one of the first

African American surgeons to open a private

practice in Philadelphia. Read the full article at

(Derrick Moore, Feb. 25, 2013).

GARY A. RAYMOND, DPM, ’82, FACULTY

Dr. Raymond was appointed to the Board of

Trustees at Juniata College. He will serve on the

board through 2016.

BILL J. RELEFORD, DPM, ‘88

Dr. Releford was featured in Podiatry

Management News for using Platelet-Rich Plasma

(PRP) therapy to relieve pain in Olympic long

jumper Norris Frederick (May 04, 2013 #4,760). Dr.

Releford was also recognized in PM News for his

work with the Black Barbershop Health Outreach

Program, a healthcare program he started in 2007

for African American men. The program is now in

42 US cities (May 20, 2013 #4,774).

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� ALUMNI AND STAFF NEWS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11)

ANDREW RICE, DPM, ‘85

Dr. Rice was voted a "Top Doc" in the April 2013

issue of Connecticut Magazine. Over 15,000

questionnaires were collected over a four-year

period to determine the most highly

recommended doctors in various medical fields.

ERIC RICEFIELD, DPM, ‘87

Dr. Ricefield was featured in an article by Lynne

Adkins on the CBS News website in which he

discusses Diabetic peripheral neuropathy and a

new technique, MicroVas, to reestablish feeling

and blood flow (Nov. 13, 2013).

THOMAS M. ROCCHIO, DPM, ’00

Congratulations to Dr. Rocchio who won The

Rising Star Award from PPMA.

LAURENCE RUBIN, DPM '87

Dr. Rubin was featured in Health News Digest this

July with the key to treating hallux rigidus. (Jul 15,

2013).

ERIKA SCHWARTZ, DPM, '02

Dr. Schwartz was the featured podiatrist alongside

fellow alumni Dr. Michael Liebow, ’96 in a

Washington Post article about how feet have not

evolved to walk in high-heel shoes. The full article

can be read at The Washington Post website (C.

Ianzito, June 17, 2013). She was later featured in

another Washington Post Article about shopping

for the right comfort shoe (Jill U. Adams, Nov. 11,

2013).

AUSTIN SEDICUM, DPM '01

Dr. Sedicum has opened The Eatery 309 which

houses Burrito Boy, Pita Girl, and YoYum Frozen

Yogurt at 157 S. West End Blvd. in Quakertown, PA

MAASI SMITH, DPM '99

Dr. Smith published a suspense novel titled,

Michiefmakers. It is an eerie tale about a young

woman in Newark who's caught between reality

and a sinister place. Pick up your copy at

amazon.com

MARY E. LOFTUS, DPM ’82 and EUGENE

SMOLENS, DPM ‘77

Dr. Smolens and Dr. Mary E. Loftus, DPM ’82 were

married last fall. The couple generously requested

that contributions be made to the Alumni

Scholarship fund at TUSPM in lieu of wedding

gifts, raising considerable funds for student

scholarship.

ROBERT M. SNYDER, DPM, ’67

Dr. Snyder, President of the Association for the

Advancement of Wound Care, is featured in

Podiatry Management News for accepting a

$100,000 grant from Shire for fellowships in the

2014-2015 academic year (May 07, 2013)

JINSUP SONG, PHD, DPM, ‘97, FACULTY

Dr. Song coauthored “Effect of Shoe Flexibility on

Plantar Loading in Children Learning to Walk”

which was published in the Journal of the

American Podiatric Medical Association

(July/August 2013 vol. 103 no. 4 297-305)

JORDAN STEWART, DPM, ’03

Congratulations to Dr. Stewart who was named

Vice President of the Maryland Podiatric Medical

Association for 2013-2014.

NICK TAWELL, DPM, ‘91

Dr. Tawell gave his podiatric opinion about

runners and toenail health to the Philadelphia

Inquirer on June 30, 2013 (Philly.com, Jen A.

Miller).

PAUL MICHAEL TAYLOR, DPM, ‘70

Dr. Taylor obtained a Coast Guard Captain’s

Masters License which enables him to teach

sailing at various schools in addition to his

practice as a podiatrist.

BRAD A. TOLL, DPM, ’85

Dr. Toll was elected to serve a five-year term as

Board member of Maryland Podiatric Medical

Association.

WILLIAM M. URBAS, DPM, ‘84

Dr. Urbas was featured in PPMA Update August

issue for how he helped raise awareness on

wound prevention and treatment (p.13).

TRACEY VLAHOVIC, DPM, ’00, FACULTY

Congratulations to Dr. Vlahovic and her co-

authors for being awarded first place at the APMA

Annual Scientific Meeting for their Outstanding

Oral Abstract Presentation and for their

Outstanding Poster Abstract (Large Case

Study/Series)

KENDRICK WHITNEY, DPM, ’83, FACULTY

Dr. Whitney coauthored “Effect of Shoe Flexibility

on Plantar Loading in Children Learning to Walk”

which was published in the Journal of the

American Podiatric Medical Association

(July/August 2013 vol. 103 no. 4 297-305)

PPMA 25-YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

Raymond A. Fritz, Jr. DPM, ’86

Lana M. Grzybicki, DPM,’88

David Hay, DPM,’86

Joseph P. Hensley, DPM, ’87

Richard M. Maleski, DPM, ’86

Stephen S. Markantone, DPM, ’86

Brooks A. Peters, DPM, ’87

Joseph H. Murton, DPM, ’87

Lawrence Harris Rosen, DPM, ’85

PPMA 50-YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS

Robert N. Hoffman, DPM, ’59

Anthony P. Sindoni, DPM, ’58

Inspire. Connect. Mentor.

Sponsor a student’s white coatNow accepting sponsorships for the Class of 2016!

Each spring, second year podiatry students make their rite of passage into healthcare during the TUSPM White Coat Ceremony. Inspire a student bysponsoring their first white coat. Connect with a current student. And as a seasoned practitioner, consider being their mentor.

Your gift will provide a student with their white coat and support a TUSPM Fund of your choice. You may even sponsor a coat on behalf of your practice.

• Make this your first gift to the school. You can sponsor a coat in installments as low as $20.83 per month.

• Upgrade the impact of your annual gift by also becoming a White Coat Sponsor.

For more information contact Ryan Kipp, Assistant Director of Development (215) 625-5248 or [email protected]

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Alumni Association Board of Directors

Richard E. Adler, DPM ’77

Harris Klear, DPM ’71, President

Michael Litman, DPM ‘71

Lorraine Possanza, DPM, JD ’84,Vice President

Raymond DiPrimio, DPM ‘60

Amedeo Fortuna, DPM ‘71

Burton Katzen, DPM ‘71

Jay Schnitzer, DPM ‘71

George Yarnell, DPM ’69,Secretary

Jeffrey Keating, DPM ’77,Treasurer

Nicholas Pagano, DPM ‘04

Clarence Stewart, DPM ‘95

Jade Barnard, DPM ‘09

Steven Blanken, DPM ‘90

Michael Schaeffer, DPM ‘72

Robert Farber, Student CouncilRepresentative

Board of Visitors

Richard E. Adler, DPM ’77

Louis J. Altomari

Bradley Bakotic, DPM, DO

Michelle Butterworth, DPM ‘95

Aisha S.I. Chaudhry, DPM '04

Nimish N. Chokshi, DPM ’93

J. Christopher Connor, DPM ’76

SuEllen Dercher

Albert Giagnacova

Eric Greenberg, DPM ’78

Edwin S. Hart III, DPM ‘83

Harris Klear, DPM ‘71

Michael Litman, DPM ‘71

James E. McNerney, DPM ’70

Angelo S. Monaco, DPM ’52

David C. Novicki, DPM, ’74,Chairman

Richard Roccapriore, DPM ’53

Robert A. Rovner, JD

Arthur H. Saxon

Harold D. Schoenhaus, DPM ‘70

Edwin Seave, DPM ’43, JD ’51

Eugene M. Smolens, DPM ’68

Stephen S. Soondar, DPM ‘05

Clarence Milton Stewart, DPM ’95

Rite of Passage CeremonyMitten Hall, Temple University Main CampusFriday, April 4, 2014

Region III APMA Scientific MeetingTrump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJThursday, May 1 through Friday, May 2, 2014

James E. Bates, DPM ’46 Annual Alumni ReceptionTrump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ5:30 PM- 7:00 PMFriday, May 2, 2014

TUSPM CommencementAcademy of Music, 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 13, 2014

TUSPM Commencement ReceptionDoubleTree Hotel, 12:00 PMTuesday, May 13, 2014

Board of Visitors MeetingDoubleTree Hotel, 2:00 PMTuesday, May 13, 2014

UPCOMING EVENTSJoin us at these upcoming events and conferences:

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Dr. Michael Litman '71 Honored with Gallery of Success 2013 Award